In Music, the Pre-Primary and Year One students have had a lot of fun exploring the percussion instruments as they have looked at the first element of music-beat. They have played through a song called Monkey Drum and each student had to listen and wait for their section in the song to join in. 

The Year Two students have continued with their xylophone work. This week, they have started to play the song Star Light Start Bright. They have so far looked at different ostinato patterns, how to play a bordun on the xylophone and worked with two notes.

Along with learning xylophone skills, we have discussed how to be an good ensemble member. The students have learnt different positions- resting, listening and playing- to help them better learn and play the xylophone.

This is Room 18 demonstrating what listening position looks like.

The senior students have been continuing with their ukulele skills. The last two weeks they have been playing a traditional Japanese song, Kaeru No Uta, or the Frog Song, as they have practised different strumming patterns and playing the ukulele in a round.

Room 4 had a special treat in their Music lesson this week. One of our students, Nina, brought in a melodica, which is an instrument similar to an accordion and harmonic. It has a musical keyboard on top and is played by blowing air through the mouthpiece that fits into a hole on the side of the instrument. This instrument is used all over the world and particularly in Japan. Nina performed for us the Frog Song.

The senior students have had fun playing as an ensemble with different instruments as they continue to explore the ukulele.   

Miss O'Connor

Music Teacher